A father asks when the baby will have to go see the pediatrician. ...

[jrubin]

A father asks when the baby will have to go see the pediatrician. From her reading in the baby book as well as instructions from the nurse, his wife tells him that these visits are normally scheduled at which of the following ages?
 
  a. 2 weeks, and 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months
  b. every month for 1 year
  c. every 2 weeks for 2 months, when monthly
  d. 3, 5, 7, and 9 months

Question 2

The parents of a dying child speak a language that is not common to the hospital staff. The nurse should do which of the following in this situation:
 
  a. Understand that the staff is not responsible for communication if an interpreter is not available
  b. Decide that the situation is too frustrating to continue caring for the child
  c. Use patience and understanding in trying to establish communication
  d. Understand that there is no need to communicate since care is only palliative

[tkempin]

Answer to Question 1

A

Feedback
A Correct. In the first year, health screening or well-child visits are usually scheduled when the infant is 2 weeks, and 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.
B Incorrect. In the first year, health screening or well-child visits are not usually scheduled every month for 1 year.
C Incorrect. In the first year, health screening or well-child visits are not usually scheduled every 2 weeks for 2 months, then monthly.
D Incorrect. In the first year, health screening or well-child visits are not usually scheduled at 3, 5, 7, and 9 months.

Answer to Question 2

C
Interpreters are not always available for patients and families that speak a foreign language. The staff is responsible for establishing the best level of communication possible. Quitting is not an option. The staff should use patience and understanding when working with language barriers. Palliative and hospice care rely on good communication.